Ingredients

  • 12 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 14 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 5 large eggs
  • 34 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur (optional)
  • 14 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup fresh raspberry

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 Celsius.
  • In food processor, cream softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Add 2 cups flour and pulse until it forms a loose ball.
  • Press into bottom of 9 X 13 pan, going about 1/3" up the sides.
  • Bake crust for 15-20 minutes, until very lightly browned.
  • While crust is baking, beat eggs.
  • Mix in 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 Tablespoons flour, corn meal, 1/8 teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, and Cointreau (if using).
  • Whisk well, making sure there are no lumps.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Return to oven and bake 30-35 minutes, until lightly set and lightly browned around the edges.
  • Let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh raspberries.